CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (72,605)	$ (19,328)
Other comprehensive loss:
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives (net of tax of $67 and ($299) for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively)	211	(940)
Foreign currency translation adjustment (net of tax of $(92) and $(60) for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively)	(289)	(199)
Pension and other post-retirement benefits liability adjustment (net of tax of $(1,634) and $55 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively)	(5,128)	174
Comprehensive loss	(77,811)	(20,293)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest	(260)	(4)
Comprehensive loss attributable to U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc.	$ (77,551)	$ (20,289)